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Explore the complex nature of time and its implications for interplanetary life in this panel discussion featuring renowned scientists and researchers. Delve into the multifaceted aspects of time across various scales, from organisms to political systems, and examine how these perspectives interrelate. Discover potential methods and tools for complex collaboration in space exploration, and consider the challenges of sustaining life beyond Earth while keeping time at the core. Join Sean Carroll, Laura Maguire, Zara Mirmalek, and Geoffrey West as they tackle questions about the complexity of time, scalable social-technical systems, and the future of human civilization in space, moderated by David Krakauer.
Syllabus
Intro
Opening remarks
Complexity of time
Sarah
Laura
The Puzzle of Time
Entropy and Work Systems
Systematic regularity
Technological and human cognitive time
Clock time and work time
Time scales
Increased brittleness
Complexity evolvability
Life is accelerated
People survive
Taught by
Santa Fe Institute
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It was a great experience overall. I really enjoyed the process and felt like I gained something valuable. Learning this was both fun and beneficial. I'm glad I took the time to do it, and I believe it will help me a lot in the future. The way everything was explained made it easier to understand, even the more complex parts. I feel more confident now and more prepared to use what I’ve learned. It was definitely worth the effort. I would recommend it to others who are curious or looking to improve themselves.